Public Libraries

The 2021 School Librarian of the Year reiterated her intention to exhaust all possible actions in the litigation of her defamation case: "I am committed to going the full distance."

A Texas teacher is finding a way to get her students access to titles; in Alabama, the public library system breaks ties with ALA and is set to review 82 books, while a grassroots organization aims to fight censorship in the state.

Nikki M. Taylor discusses research challenges around early Black American history and suggests resources.

One event dominated the news in our corner of the world: the 2024 Youth Media Awards. See what categories resonated in our most viewed stories of the past week.

“Because Black history isn’t centered, you have to search harder for those stories,” says Gill, who has researched figures including Spottswood Rice, who escaped enslavement and joined the Union Army, and motorcyclist Bessie Stringfield. 

Speaking on-air with Kelly Clarkson, bestselling author Jeff Kinney revealed the cover of Hot Mess. It's the 19th title in the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series, which Kinney announced would publish on October 22, 2024. 

Crews discusses the research that went into her new picture book about the children’s author and literary legend.

Florida legislation is discussing an effort to curb the large number of book challenges. But it's not all good news in the Sunshine State. The state just rejected all suggested books for a monthly story time program from a civil rights museum, including stories of Tuskegee Airmen and on voting rights. 

When it comes to young learners, wonder is a key tool. It helps children become self-motivated learners, excited to explore where their knowledge will take them.